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Leeds United Stun Sunderland with Late Drama - A Match for the Books!

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Catch the thrilling highlights as Leeds United secures a dramatic 2-1 victory against Sunderland!

In an electrifying Championship encounter at Elland Road, Leeds United managed to snatch a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sunderland thanks to a last-minute goal from Pascal Struijk. The anticipation was palpable as both teams squared off, with Leeds hoping to maintain their place near the top of the table amid a fierce promotion race. Daniel Farke's men fielded a strong lineup featuring the ever-reliable Illan Meslier in goal, complemented by a solid defensive wall led by captain Ethan Ampadu. From the outset, every moment was packed with tension as both sides created chances, but neither could find the back of the net until late in the second half.

After Sunderland's initial goal sent the away fans into a frenzy, Leeds rallied and equalised with a stunning strike that reignited the home crowd's support. Fans on the edge of their seats witnessed the Whites dominate possession but struggled to breach Sunderland's organized defence. However, in a dramatic turn of events, a perfectly timed run by Pascal Struijk in the dying seconds delivered a powerful header that left the Sunderland keeper with no chance, securing crucial three points for Leeds.

The win not only lifted Leeds back to their spot near the top of the league but also showcased the indomitable spirit of this squad under Farke's management. The tension was evident as fans cheered and sang in unison, living out every heart-stopping second of the match. Leeds has now cemented themselves as one of the frontrunners for promotion back to the Premier League, and this nail-biting clash will certainly go down in their history as a pivotal moment.

Interestingly, both teams have seen players sidelined due to injuries and suspensions, which added a layer of unpredictability to the match. Leeds had been grappling with the prospect of losing in-form full-back Jayden Bogle to a suspension with just one yellow card away from a two-match ban. On the flip side, Sunderland appeared with two returning players, bolstering their chances of a competitive performance. This rivalry continues to stoke the flames of passionate football in the Championship, where every match day brings surprises and intense competition.

As Leeds United march forward in their campaign, it's also worth noting that the club's history is entwined with famous comebacks and thrilling finishes that have entertained fans for generations. Did you know that Leeds United has won the English top-flight championship three times and was the last team to win the First Division title before it transformed into the Premier League? Their storied past combined with today’s thrilling performances possibly suggests an exciting future ahead in the top tier of English football!

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Team news: Daniel Farke names XI to face Sunderland - Leeds United (Leeds United)

Illan Meslier starts the game in between the posts, and he is joined by captain Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon, Jayden Bogle and Junior Firpo in our defence. Ilia ...

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Leeds United vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship latest score, goals ... (Yahoo Sports)

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The latest Leeds United news with the Whites are back in Championship action on Monday night as Sunderland visit Elland Road.

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Leeds United vs Sunderland live: Score and latest updates from ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Good evening and welcome to coverage of Leeds versus Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship. Daniel Farke's Leeds are currently second in the table, ...

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Leeds United v Sunderland LIVE: Team news and live score ... (Sunderland Echo)

It's a huge night in the Championship for Régis Le Bris and his Sunderland players as they face Leeds United. Can they close the gap to the top two and give ...

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Leeds United v Sunderland live coverage from Elland Road (The Northern Echo)

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Watch Leeds vs Sunderland: Live streams and TV channels for ... (FourFourTwo)

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Leeds United v Sunderland: Championship – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Michael Butler for updates from this Championship promotion showdown at Elland Road.

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Archie Gray spotted at Elland Road as Leeds United eye Premier ... (Leeds Live)

Archie Gray was spotted in attendance for Leeds' Championship clash at home to Sunderland on Monday.

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Daniel Farke faces nightmare Leeds United scenario ahead of ... (Leeds Live)

In-form Leeds United full-back Jayden Bogle is a booking away from triggering an automatic two-match suspension. The defender picked up his ninth yellow card of ...

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Highlights of Leeds United 2 Sunderland 1 as the Whites regain top ... (Leeds Live)

Follow how Leeds United fare against Sunderland tonight by following our live blog below. Key Events. ITS A WINNERRRRRRRRRRR 21:57. LEEDS GOAL! 21 ...

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Leeds United 2 Sunderland 1: Black Cats beaten by dramatic late goal (The Northern Echo)

Pascal Struijk scored a stoppage-time winner as Sunderland suffered a 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road.

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Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player rating photos with one 8 as ... (Sunderland Echo)

Leeds United snatched a stoppage-time winner to deal Sunderland's automatic promotion hopes a major blow at Elland Road. Sunderland had taken the lead ...

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Goals and Highlights: Leeds United 2-1 Sunderland in EFL ... (VAVEL USA)

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Report: Leeds United 2-1 Sunderland - Leeds United (Leeds United)

Leeds: Meslier (GK), Bogle, Firpo (Byram 90+2'), Ampadu (C), Rodon, James, Piroe, Aaronson (Joseph 78'), Solomon (Ramazani 78'), Tanaka (Struijk 71'), Gruev ( ...

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Leeds United 2-1 Sunderland: Substitute Pascal Struijk nets twice in ... (Sky Sports)

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sunderland at Elland Road on Monday night; Substitute Pascal ...

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Leeds United 2-1 Sunderland AFC: Report, ratings, Farke, Le Bris ... (Football League World)

Report, ratings, Daniel Farke and Regis Le Bris reaction and more from Elland Road as Leeds United host Sunderland.

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Leeds United back top after dramatic win over Sunderland (Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Substitute Pascal Struijk's stoppage-time goal snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory for Leeds against Sky Bet Championship promotion rivals Sunderland at Elland ...

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Leeds United close on Premier League return thanks to late Pascal ... (The Straits Times)

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Leeds United's next five games compared to Championship rivals ... (Leeds Live)

Leeds United earned a dramatic 2-1 win at home to Championship promotion rivals Sunderland on Monday night.

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Unsung role Struijk played for Leeds United before his late ... (Leeds Live)

Leeds United went back to the top of the table in the best fashion on Monday night, with Pascal Struijk's winning header sending Elland Road barmy. The defender ...

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Ex-PGMOL chief claims Leeds United player could be 'investigated ... (Sunderland Echo)

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How the national media reacted to Leeds United's win at home to Sunderland.

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Daniel Farke on Leeds United's dramatic Sunderland win (The Northern Echo)

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Ticket news: QPR v Leeds United (QPR official website)

TICKETS for QPR's upcoming home league fixture versus Leeds United are now on sale to Hoops Members and all season ticket holders.

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